What kind of trouble did she get into to end up in J.D. and now prison? I feel so bad for her, maybe you can write to her? Just a suggestion..BtW.....I hope that life is going great for you now 🙏

Our lives ...our choices ...our consequences. Still very sad. 💯

@@skorpio1119 if you aren’t taught how to make better choices how do you expect to make them?

@@out2fun some parents are unfit parents

Well she went through it and didn't kill people.

@@Carlos-kd1cl you still don’t understand how this works, but keep trying.

@@noncatholiccatholicrat6309 What? That it's a crap shoot whether or not one is a psychopath or not? Thanks. There are plenty of abused children who don't go and murder their classmates. Not that that's a good thing obviously.

​@@Carlos-kd1cl "there are plenty of a abused children who dont go and murder " what a great statement you should write a book and title it that

Well said. Being born into a family is a roll of the dice.

Why she is a prisoner ??.. what is her crime and she is also a rape victim too ??..😒 curious a bit !!..

​@@wonderworld7721Hijacked an old woman's car as per comments.

@@wonderworld7721 it's easy to judge other people when you've never lived any hardships in life....

Saw an interview from a childcare worker about nik and zak, and the media made it seem like zak was okay and normal but he had hella anger issues and would take it out on nik all the time. definitely contributed to everything

Couldn’t * care less.

Very sad

You gave those babies a chance at life. Im not overly religious but I do believe in goodness and a higher power. God bless you and them!

you're an amazing person! bravo, mama.

God bless you

You are a wonderful and amazing family, send lots of positive thoughts, with major wishes for your continuing love 🇬🇧

You are a wonderful, wonderful human being. I’m glad the children are all doing well, and are very lucky to have you. I feel it from this lady. That ache to have a family, guidance, structure. I still feel it at 33. Best I can do is break the cycle to ensure my girls have that, and I do. I hope this young lady finds healing and peace, I truly do.

Nick grew up in a loving home with adoptive parents. Not with his biological mother. Her testimony is irrelevant. I can't believe you guys are falling for this.

@@hussein_suleiman now go read the impacts of drugs and alcohol on a fetus.

@@hussein_suleiman not everyone needs to feel the way you do.

Yes … 💔

How do you learn how to survive??? It’s hard to take care of yourself young on your own, you’re vulnerable to predators… don’t know how to handle emotions

She truly is a beautiful and WORTHY soul.

yeah, got me too

She did stand a chance. My cousin was profoundly mentally ill, abusive, neglectful, and an addict. Yet her children, despite being dragged through torment during their entire childhoods, rose above it. Choice plays a part. Always, choice plays a part.

@@allthingsharbor yet we can still acknowledge that circumstance and privilege play a significant part in all our lives.

I completely agree. What happens in the first few months, years of life changes everything. Everything. I disagree with the the comment above this about thier being choice (but thats okay). Here is why: The ability to see, balance, discern and make choices is almost entirely formed by what has come before, the brain in the earlyest years. There are numerous experiences that can happen in those years, that can almost irreversibley affect a childs brain, development, life skills, understanding, cognition, conscience, decision making skills, perception of self worth. Everything. To treat and develop any of these areas, it takes years, and years, of a different and healthy experience, significant intervention, to change and progress from the consequences of that childhood. We absolutely cannot say that there was always the chance to ‘choose’ differently, if the power and mechanisms behind the ability to make those choices is compromised in such a severe way for some human beings. Especially when making choices for oneself, thats even more complex - for example, if no one has valued you, why would you be able to develop the ability to value yourself when making a decision. It is entirely unfair i beleive, to say that every person with similar experiences and development has had the opportunity to choose differently for themselves. You only know what you know. Every human being has a different brain, that is impacted in a different way by harrowing experiences like this brave lady’s story. There are not words that would describe it enough. It cant be compared to another person who has suffered in a similar way. Different brains. Different human beings. Different eyes. The playing field is not level.

Thank you. I always feel guilty for being a single mom. I never felt like I was good enough but I did everything for my two kids. I wasn’t able to afford to give them a lot of material things but I love them so much and made sure they knew it. We always had food on the table and a roof over our heads. My daughter is on scholarship in university and my son just finished high school. They both ended up being amazing people.

I needed this. And girl don't feel bad about pizza! LOL my kids know what's up when we pull up in the Drive-Thru mama is tired!

Thank you Katie and you as well sweetheart ❤It does get hard sometimes but we keep going for our babies. Don’t feel bad for grabbing a pizza. You fed your babies and that’s all that matters.

Your son is probably so happy for pizza I think most kids love pizza. You do what you can for him and you always have the best intentions behind it. He knows that you love him

@@karinakassim you are an amazing mother for loving your children truly, don’t doubt yourself.

She's in jail for attempted murder of a police officer

Amen 🙏

@@ansnfbsknanssshshbsnsndnd5438 whatever liar!! Innocent until proven guilty.

@@foreverlove8919 ...she's literally in jail because she WAS proven guilty

@@foreverlove8919 she's been arrested 22 times. This is public information. A simple google search would prove I'm not a liar, but keep on worshipping evil people.

The big question is what will be larger if drugs were legalized. The percentage of new addicts or the drop in violence.

You also saved yourself with good decisions. Anyone could end up like Nik and his sister, good parents or bad.

@@Psyminds Every thinking feeling human being that is of sound mind can see the difference between right and wrong.

@@ddigiorgio8438 I need to do more research on it.

@@Denise-Ann yes, lots to find online. It will make you sad for these kids, later adults. And the cost to society too, not just financially but in terms of human potential and relationships.

I think you should look up her record. She’s about to serve life in prison for trying to kill an officer, almost killing a 72 yr old woman while car jacking her and several other violent felonies she’s done. I felt for her too until i read her record. She doesn’t care about anyone just like her mom. It’s very sad how one family has effected so many tragically.

@@myrnapowell1637 Do you think it’s a mere coincidence that BOTH of them ended up being violent?

@@mecredi73 Will that answer give back the victims their lives? The third child is now filming a reality show about being a brother of a serial killer. Both these siblings facing life are getting paid for that reality show. All three knew what was wrong and what was right because of what they went through in life. In her words she knew what was wrong. He knew when he spoke to say I did it I am pleading guilty what I did was wrong. They in their own words had the opportunity to seek help. I went through the system and took the opportunity to take a different path in life. Took the help. The right thing is often the roughest road but there is a choice unless your deemed insane. They are not insane.

@@myrnapowell1637 what system are you talking about?

@@mecredi73 Juvenile Justice system.

that lawyer is trash, heartless and doesn't care about how this woman feels.

​@@butterflykisses4u also Nikolas Cruz is Hispanic Latino not white

Once you're 18 you can join the military and escape from your evil parents! There is always a choice in life!

@@heavenspringfield8816 You always have a choice between Good and Evil!

I dont.

@@GreenBeanmask That's ok too 😊

@Cody not all people have empathy for others and you are one of them. Hopefully with maturation that will change when you realize that you are vulnerable.

@@WestVirginia1959 Yes, we are all vulnerable and we are all doing the best we can with the means we have available.

@Katanya Jason yes, and as you get older you realize it even more. ❤️

So very sad

Very sad

This is really sad

It's up to you to change!!!

Unfortunately his mother wasn't having kids for love. She was selling then for her drug and alcohol habits. She had no love for them. Nikolas has her traits no empathy or love.

What's those roses?

@@asakturiim802 little fake roses that come on glass tubes. The tubes are used to smoke sparkles ✨

Same, I know exactly what she is talking about. Growing up with drugged addicted parents, I would see drug paraphernalia around a lot. Sometimes they would use nip bottles and even medicine bottles to make Crack pipes out of.

I was given one of those roses as a gift, as a child. Looking back, I now know why. 😢

AMEN

Why didn't the father save her?

was wondering why she testified? Just asking

See I agree with you here!

@@cjmiller3686 I agree also.

Yes. All children who have trauma do not take it out on the world like nikolas.

Happy your doing better. Stay strong stay positive, stay blessed.

I can 💯 relate friend. 🥺

i was the oldest of eleven kids and mutable step fathers and plenty of abuse ,at home and at school

@@OfficialLiLMicK Aw thank you. I appreciate it. Yea I’m doing a lot better actually. I’m just at the end of becoming a registered nurse actually.

You're a beautiful soul 🥰

@@annie-ds4zs 😊❤️

She has a home now.... jail😟

@@christopherhall6471why??

@@christopherhall6471 💩👎

The problem is they don’t even know how much they were disadvantaged. The cycle unfortunately continues

Too late

It's never too late. With the right therapy, she could heal her trauma. This so heartbreaking.

🙏🏼❤️ God have mercy , he is at the door knocking for those strong in faith. ❤️

@@LoriLynnSpiritWithinUs Well she will have to do so in prison while she serves her life sentence...Take another look at her top, and the officer behind her...She is currently in Jail... Danielle Woodard, the daughter of Nikolas Cruz's biological mom Brenda Woodard, faces life in prison for targeting an elderly woman The 34-year-old allegedly jumped into the 72-year-old victim's Honda while she donated items at a Goodwill trailer in January 2020 As Danielle tried to drive away, the elderly woman climbed back into the passenger seat but was hurled from the car as it slammed into a curb Danielle, a mother-of-two, was arrested on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges She has an extensive rap sheet, including 22 arrests and 16 felony convictions, and is classified as a habitual violent offender She faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted next month

This little girl would’ve done it all herself 😢

I am South African I cant agree more she had a life no child should have had but she didnt take her anger out on innocents .....makes her a truly good human truthful and not trying to make excuses just laying it bare

E Boston where did you read that? I was reading about her, and what I saw is that she was in prison for carjacking a seventy two year old woman, and she was incarcerated at the time of her testimony in court. I am not saying you are wrong, I just want to know where you got the info about the attempted murders.

@eboston7591 everyone takes their anger out on people who aren't to blame, whether it be small stuff like road rage or large like this. I bet you do too. Vengeful people tend to focus on vengeful people.

Others here have suggested actually helping her. But you are christian, thus only offers "make yourself feel good prayers". Christians pray, others do the helping of the world.

Same. Animals were my comfort. It’s common for people with histories of abuse to have trauma bonds with animals.

@@NotFalling4it they saved my life I swear ❤

@@13ritneyanne Me as well ❤️

Same here. My mom fell to pieces after my dad died and I have always loved animals, but, when dad died and Mom turned to booze, my dogs were my solice. Then when my mom died, I had my dogs, my Iguana and I volunteered at a barn working with horses. Animals saved my life.

And the father destroyed her life with his abscence

I understand. I'm very sorry that you do. It is no way to live as a child, which is a massive understatement.

This was a powerful comment.

Indeed, I was bullied not only by other kids in school who even came home to continue the bullying after school, but my own blood sibling (much older) even bullied me with them only then to wait for my step dad to come home from work and start his abuse cycle, singing nursery rhymes to me about killing kids, etc. Childhood was hell and living with PTSD, can't even imagine how bad it could be in foster care. Still dealing with the consequences today at almost 40 years old.

that last sentence is really powerful. you’re a sweet soul. wishing you all the best in life

😢

personally I think he didn't want to look at the parents or the victims because he feels ashamed and guilty and can't man up. but his sister. she's not acusing him of wrong doing. she's telling the tale of their childhood and maybe he's thinking like "man. she had it worse than me and this is what I did with my second chance " . or maybe not. maybe he's not that complex. idk. my heart breaks for the sister though. living with addicted parents is .....yeah....

dont fcking care

First thing I noticed too.

I am a very compassionate human being ....yet when I listened to the sister if this demon , Nikolas speak ,I became more livid toward him .His sister had an extremely traumatic childhood ...yet she did not kill anybody or cause harm to any ...she could have ...she was a victim of an abusive life and still carries deep rooted scars .The fact that she is trying to help her brother through her horrid upbringing , will tell you that she is able to still love and protect ......I'm looking at him as he intentionally focuses on his sister ... listening to her every word ...he has respect for his own ...this demon Nikolas Cruz....yet when those heartbroken parents were in the witness stand ....he was busy with a pen and paper ...writing like an author or poet ...the nerve of this murderer !! .No regard no remorse just sheet arrogance ....but when his sister takes the stand he is all ears ...his entire demeanour is different .He knows THIS is his lifeline , this is his get -out -of -jail card .His sister's story is sad and she deserves a second chance at a BETTER life ....his story DESERVES THE FULL MIGHT OF THE LAW ..... I COULD BE WRONG ....BUT I SEE A SLIGHT SMIRK ON HIS FACE ....NOT EVEN A TEAR FOR HIS SISTER .

Many people lived that life yet NEVER BECAME A MASS SCHOOL SHOOTER STOP THE EXCUSES

@@kaleahcollins4567 many people who have lived that life have in fact gone on to commit atrocities. It’s actually rarer for the children exposed to lots of drugs and alcohol while in the womb to not be affected in some way whether it be physically or mentally.

Big Chungus Definitely sounded like an excuse to me. You want to go down this line? Who were the parents of Brenda? What did they do to her? It's not even Brenda's fault then. Okay then who's fault is it? Sorry, I don't play these games. Life is absolutely horrid for some people, and yes, this absolutely increases the likelihood of becoming a criminal. But ultimately the responsibility falls on the human being that makes the conscious and fully aware decision in their minds to plan and carry out the unprovoked murder of multiple innocent individuals in cold blood. If we want to cut with the sword of nurture, then you will never find anyone responsible for anything because every sin originates from one origin that no one can pinpoint. We have free will, we make the choices, we reap the consequences. That is the unfortunate and sad reality we live in, but it is reality. A horrible childhood is not an excuse for murder, it only explains the correlation between the two. This is a murderer, no further discussion should be held on this. What people and society can do is learn to not follow the actions of entirely dysfunctional families like these.

@@kaleahcollins4567 You know the rule. You're only allowed to throw the first rock if you're free from sin.

Don’t say any one of you because you don’t know everyone

@@kelsey9492 i don't have to know a single damn person , if your a sympathizer with this monster I have no respect and all disgust for you. I don't have to know anyone to know that . Like I said before, she is the only person that is allowed to feel that way with complete understanding of why. Your about 10 months late to the party , I really don't know why you would even bother to say something as absurd and bogus as that.

I was thinking the same thing.

Just FYI, there is and has been legal abortion all over the area; in fact, all over S. Florida. She obviously didn’t seek out abortions. And although I agree with prenatal care classes, it’s impossible to get some women/girls to attend. They seek out no care, although it’s also available as is free prenatal care. Drug addicts don’t care about anything but the next high or drink.

@@Anca820 Imagine all the issues, if women are denied?

@@Anca820 Are abortions free though? No drug addict is going to be able to afford the hundreds of dollars for an abortion, not to mention the hoops you have to jump through to get the appointment. What they need are mobile birth control clinics. Like if an addict (or whoever else is in a bad place) wants an IUD/implant/sterilization, get them right then and there. Maybe even give them a bonus check for doing it. Drug addicts are notoriously unreliable, so they need to bring it TO them.

I’m so sorry:/ I have three littles right now. I pray that they will grow up to have a wonderful life. It breaks my heart that their mom deserted them:/

Keep going, I know it is hard, but I promise you you can make a better life for yourself, I know because I did it. It is not your fault, you have no control when you are a child. Take control as an adult, do better than what you got. May Jesus Christ guide you on your path.

My sister and I had love and stability yet she chose to stab her family in the back. She has NO gratitude or understanding of how blessed we were.

She just wanted to get out of jail for the day

@@minnesota7010 please try to have compassion for people who never had the opportunity to make good choices, unlike you or me. This woman deserves our compassion so she can heal and become a better person.

@@Hannah-vp6eq How about having some compassion for her victims? Danielle Woodard, the daughter of Nikolas Cruz's biological mom Brenda Woodard, faces life in prison for targeting an elderly woman The 34-year-old allegedly jumped into the 72-year-old victim's Honda while she donated items at a Goodwill trailer in January 2020 As Danielle tried to drive away, the elderly woman climbed back into the passenger seat but was hurled from the car as it slammed into a curb Danielle, a mother-of-two, was arrested on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges She has an extensive rap sheet, including 22 arrests and 16 felony convictions, and is classified as a habitual violent offender She faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted next month

@@paulconnelly6560 Danielle is guilty for her crimes. But she’s also human and endured extreme trauma her entire life. It’s not easy to live normally because your childhood years molds who you are for the rest of your life. Danielle only knows drugs, violence because that’s all she knew as a child. That’s not an excuse for her own wrongdoings but an explanation. She gave us a vague description of what I can imagine was a world of hurt, she was irreparably damaged by the one person who was suppose to protect and care for her, her failed mother.

@@domo201 I completely agree with you. My brother has done some crazy things but I have seen what he has endured as well. My dad was so abusive to him… I remember him locking me in the car while I had to sit there and watch him beat my brother so badly just for going walking to let off steam after my dad tried to accuse him of stealing money from him (which he didn’t do) my dad made me get in the car and chased him down the road then locked me in the car and I held my ears and eyes so I didn’t have to hear my brother beg for death 😞 this wasn’t the first time either. Just the hardest time I can even recall because I was able to block out the rest. His life has mostly been spent behind bars. I wish so much better for him but he doesn’t know any better.

Pray?!?! How about you find a way to financially, leagally or emotionally help her!!! Pray. Thats just a shitty cop out so you can feel good about yourself without actually doing nothing

@@tencentpistol1 while prayer seems to be a typical cop out thrown around these days, I do not believe that’s what this lady was doing here. Prayer goes best with direct action upon those prayers and she says that she’s worked with many trauma survivors… catch a breath my friend.

She wont. She's in jail.

@@lindseyhendrix2405 👍

My parents where strict I mean really strict

Wow. Read your comment before I got to that part and I’m speechless. The emotion in just saying her name and the emotion read on her face and through her body language is really something. Poor thing. :/

Unbelievably heavy!!!!!

She needs Jesus Christ that died on the cross for her sins in rose from the dead for all her sins and give her rest God said my yoke is light and my burden is heavy that means I can take it all and wipe it away and make you a new person

Yeah, I clocked that too. She said “Brenda” like it was cement block falling from her mouth.

@@lindseyhendrix2405 What about her many poor victims... Danielle Woodard, the daughter of Nikolas Cruz's biological mom Brenda Woodard, faces life in prison for targeting an elderly woman The 34-year-old allegedly jumped into the 72-year-old victim's Honda while she donated items at a Goodwill trailer in January 2020 As Danielle tried to drive away, the elderly woman climbed back into the passenger seat but was hurled from the car as it slammed into a curb Danielle, a mother-of-two, was arrested on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges She has an extensive rap sheet, including 22 arrests and 16 felony convictions, and is classified as a habitual violent offender She faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted next month

This is not worth anything, but can I say, more power to you 🙌🏼

@@sadia2395 It is worth more than you think. Thank you for your kind words.

@@karinakassim 💞🙂

You are doing an amazing job, even caring and worrying about it shows. You have a good heart.

@@SingSirenMae thank you 💕 means a lot to me

I agree. His life could have taken a very different path… definitely not excusing the crimes and murder he committed. So sad that the sister had to stand as the family historian, convictor, and witness.

There is so much sorrow and sadness in his sister’s eyes and voice. I hope she can find peace in her life ❤️ and maybe nikolas can get the help he needs and God’s mercy.

Right bc ​ while he’s wrong for what he did, we have to acknowledge at the very least that had his mom not been on drugs & been a good mother the likelihood of him doing exactly what he did is slim to none, so not saying it’s an excuse, but we have to acknowledge it’s part of the reason why he did so that in the future we can learn how to handle people like this in our society better to hopefully prevent things like this instead of just ignoring people who have needed help & made it very clear they did, like him. At the very least though, her drinking & doing drugs while pregnant I’m sure caused some brain damage to him.

@@476233 right while it’s not an excuse it IS DEFINITELY part of the REASON why he did what he did for sure bc anyone who argues otherwise has to know they’re wrong bc they can’t not admit that the likelihood of him doing this if his mother didn’t drink & do drugs while pregnant with him & had a better upbringing, the likelihood of him doing what he did is slim to none so it’s 100% part of the reason why.

She will be able to do that with her life sentence... Danielle Woodard, the daughter of Nikolas Cruz's biological mom Brenda Woodard, faces life in prison for targeting an elderly woman The 34-year-old allegedly jumped into the 72-year-old victim's Honda while she donated items at a Goodwill trailer in January 2020 As Danielle tried to drive away, the elderly woman climbed back into the passenger seat but was hurled from the car as it slammed into a curb Danielle, a mother-of-two, was arrested on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges She has an extensive rap sheet, including 22 arrests and 16 felony convictions, and is classified as a habitual violent offender She faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted next month

How many children did she have?

@@paulconnelly6560 so that’s why she had to testify with a deputy behind her. Jesus God. Neither one of them escaped the horrible decisions that their mother made.

That really got to me, too. All the losses and abuses this poor woman went through breaks my heart.

she is a criminal, you should focus more on the poor victims of hers. She already has 16 felonies and is facing a life behind bars.

@@STCatchMeTRACjRo With the kind of upbringing she had she didn't stand a chance of living a normal life. She is a product of her upbringing. She deserves some compassion.

@@STCatchMeTRACjRo compassion is necessary for change. I’ve seen career criminals change. Change is possible, and could happen at any point as long as a person is alive, it is on them but it is not impossible to achieve.

Yes. People don't want to talk about just how bad this kid was failed. He's a scapegoat because of his 4.5 minutes of utter madness where he was riddled with such anger and trauma. He needed attention and not just clinical attention but real love and really good medical attention. It's such a sad story and not many people can see past the pain of the 17 people he killed. We have to have forgiveness and compassion.

For all children. When they are little, they have absolutely no power to change their messed up circumstances. None. And when I say little, I mean say, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. Too little to physically stop or make a grown up do a thing. Sad.

My heart breaks for the helpless younger child version of him, just like it breaks for his siblings, but my heart no longer breaks for the person he grew up to be. How any “mother” can do this to her own children is beyond me. So sad. God bless his sister. I pray she finds the healing, strength, willpower and determination needed to make a permanent change in her life for the better, so that she can experience the kind of genuine happiness in life that she truly deserves but was never shown.

Breaks like this but not like that but like a clean break that leaves 2 half heart shaped pieced right

Yes....I'm saddened by the shooting...but this poor girl....dear God..I would do anything to help her...people on this page are now talking about writing her letters to let her know people out there actually care...excellent idea

Nope

Absolutely I do. I feel so sad for her.

No

@Angel B Not everyone can feel empathy, doesn't make them evil.

@Angel B maybe bonnies mom was like "brenda" hahaha

Why was she in jail??

I pray she finds peace and healing .

You have so much empathy. I agree with you 100% ugh it is surely tragic. She’s so sweet ♥️ I wish her nothing but a fulfilled life when she serves her time. I hope she changes her life for good ♥️

It's sad.... people can become psychopaths from a traumatic childhood

I feel sad for her but not her brother. She had the same horrible parents and she ain't go and off 17 innocent ppl because of it. No matter how bad a parent is you don't go and hurt others because of it. I would have more respect if the mother was who he offed.

@@imanimarshall3226 People have different brain functions and trauma effects everybody’s brain 🧠 different she was lucky Nick wasn’t

Didn’t stand a chance? Lol maybe you were spoon fed but many people are in this same situation.

She’s doing alright now Nexus have all their backs 👍🏻

And after all she's been through she didn't just decide to ruin and destroy other people's lives like he did.

@@moneymase6903 🎯 100%